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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949,993.92, 1,421,624.72 and 837,893.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949,993.92, 1,421,624.72 and 837,893.16 is: 1,253,870.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949,993.92 : 1,421,624.72 = 837,893.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949,993.92/1,421,624.72 = 837,893.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949,993.92x = 1,421,624.72 × 837,893.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949,993.92x = 1,191,169,631,069.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,169,631,069.65/949,993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253,870.79

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